Cherry Almond Smoothie (Print Version)

Tart cherries and creamy almond butter blended with yogurt for a thick, protein-rich drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup frozen tart cherries, pitted
02 - 1 ripe banana, sliced

→ Dairy & Alternatives

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Nuts & Flavorings

05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

# How To Make:

01 - Place frozen cherries, banana slices, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup into blender container.
02 - Process on high speed for approximately 1 minute until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add additional maple syrup if more sweetness is desired.
04 - Divide evenly between two glasses. Garnish with sliced almonds or extra cherries if preferred and enjoy right away.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tart cherries give you this beautiful antioxidant boost while tasting like dessert
  • It comes together in literally five minutes but feels like something you'd order at a fancy juice bar
02 -
  • Frozen banana is non-negotiable if you want that thick, creamy texture—fresh makes it too thin and watery
  • The longer you blend, the smoother it gets, but don't walk away or you'll heat it up and lose that frosty magic
03 -
  • Let the blender run for a full 60 seconds—those extra seconds are what make it restaurant-smooth instead of chunky
  • If your blender struggles, add the liquid first and let it sit for a minute to soften everything else before blending
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